Insufficient Pipeline Safety

We do not believe Duke Energy has taken sufficient safety measures in evaluating this pipeline, especially considering the location of the pipeline in such a highly-populated area. Additionally, Duke Energy and the natural gas industry do not have a reassuring safety record of operating these kinds of pipelines.

Experts Agree

“The regulatory division between making sure a pipeline itself is safe and safely locating that pipeline leaves many troubling holes.
Clearly the pipeline safety regulations aren’t adequate in this area and the siting regulations aren’t adequate,” Kuprewicz said. “It’s a bad combination.”-Richard Kuprewicz, president of the engineering consulting company Accufacts Inc. and an adviser to PHMSA. Inside Climate News

Duke seems to have a corporate culture that sees issues from their own point of view. This can translate to a lack of understanding and empathy of the very people they are supposed to be serving. Note this recent safety issue in Carmel, Indiana. … https://t.co/nxemSedXjI

If you live or work near Conrey and School Rd, near Stewart Elementary School, be aware that Duke is doing pipeline inspection work in the area. (This is the location where the Central Corridor Pipeline would connect to the WW feeder station.)